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Mark 13

And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Master, look at these stones. Look at these buildings. And Jesus answered him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another that won't be thrown down. And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and An

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Not one stone

And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Master, look at these stones. Look at these buildings. And Jesus answered him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another that won't be thrown down. And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled?

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples says to him: Teacher, look what stones and what buildings are here. And Jesus answered him: Do you see these great buildings? There won't be one stone left on another that won't be thrown down. And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately: Tell us, when will these things be? And what'll be the sign when all these things will be finished?

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here! And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?

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And as he was going out of the temple, one of his disciples said to him, Master, look at these stones. Look at these buildings.

Plain English

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples says to him: Teacher, look what stones and what buildings are here.

King James Version, 1611

And as he went out of the temple, one of his disciples saith unto him, Master, see what manner of stones and what buildings are here!

2

And Jesus answered him, Do you see these great buildings? Not one stone will be left on another that won't be thrown down.

Plain English

And Jesus answered him: Do you see these great buildings? There won't be one stone left on another that won't be thrown down.

King James Version, 1611

And Jesus answering said unto him, Seest thou these great buildings? there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.

3

And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

Plain English

And as he sat on the Mount of Olives opposite the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately:

King James Version, 1611

And as he sat upon the mount of Olives over against the temple, Peter and James and John and Andrew asked him privately,

4

Tell us, when will these things happen? And what will be the sign when all these things are about to be fulfilled?

Plain English

Tell us, when will these things be? And what'll be the sign when all these things will be finished?

King James Version, 1611

Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign when all these things shall be fulfilled?

The troubles coming

And Jesus began to say to them, Take care that nobody leads you astray. Because many will come in my name, saying, I am he, and they will lead many astray. And when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don't be alarmed. These things have to happen, but the end isn't yet. Because nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and famines and troubles. These are the beginning of the birth pains. But take care of yourselves. They will hand you over to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. And you will be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them. And the gospel must first be preached to all nations. And when they take you and hand you over, don't worry beforehand about what you will say. Say whatever is given you in that hour. Because it isn't you speaking, but the Holy Spirit. And brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. And children will rise up against their parents and have them put to death. And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved. But when you see the disgusting thing that brings desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not — let the reader understand — then let those in Judaea run to the mountains. And let the man on the roof not go down into the house, or go in to take anything out. And let the man in the field not turn back to get his cloak. But how terrible for women who are pregnant, and for those nursing babies, in those days. And pray that it doesn't happen in winter. Because in those days there will be suffering such as there has never been from the beginning of the creation God created until now, and never will be again. And unless the Lord had cut those days short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the chosen, whom he chose, he has cut the days short. And then if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ, or, Look, there he is — don't believe him. Because false Christs and false prophets will rise up and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if it were possible, even the chosen. But take care. I have told you everything beforehand.

And Jesus answered them and started to say: Watch out that nobody takes you in. Because plenty will come in my name: I'm Christ — and will take plenty in. And when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don't be troubled. Because these things have to happen. But the end won't be yet. Because nation will get up against nation and kingdom against kingdom. And there'll be earthquakes in different places, and there'll be famines and troubles. These are the start of sorrows. But watch yourselves. Because they'll hand you over to councils, and in the meeting houses you'll be beaten. And you'll be brought in front of rulers and kings for my sake, as a witness against them. And the good news has to be told out first among all nations. But when they lead you and hand you over, don't worry ahead of time what you'll speak, and don't think about it. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that. Because it isn't you who speak, but the Holy Spirit. Now brother will hand over brother to death, and the father the son. And children will get up against their parents and will make them be put to death. And you'll be hated by all men for my name's sake. But the one who stands to the end, that one will be saved. But when you see the disgusting thing that lays waste, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not — let the one who reads understand — then let the ones in Judea run to the mountains. And let the one on the housetop not go down into the house or go in to take anything out of his house. And let the one in the field not turn back again to pick up his coat. But trouble is coming to the ones who are pregnant and to the ones who are nursing in those days. And pray that your flight isn't in the winter. Because in those days there'll be trouble like there hasn't been since the start of the creation that God created right to this time, and never will be. And unless the Lord had made those days short, no flesh would be saved. But for the chosen ones' sake, who he's chosen, he's made the days short. And then if any man says to you: Look, here's Christ — or: Look, he's there — don't believe him. Because false Christs and false prophets will get up and will show signs and wonders, to take in, if it were possible, even the chosen ones. But watch yourselves. Look — I've told you everything ahead of time.

And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet. For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them. And the gospel must first be published among all nations. But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost. Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains: And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house: And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment. But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter. For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be. And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not: For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect. But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

5

And Jesus began to say to them, Take care that nobody leads you astray.

Plain English

And Jesus answered them and started to say: Watch out that nobody takes you in.

King James Version, 1611

And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you:

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Because many will come in my name, saying, I am he, and they will lead many astray.

Plain English

Because plenty will come in my name: I'm Christ — and will take plenty in.

King James Version, 1611

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.

7

And when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don't be alarmed. These things have to happen, but the end isn't yet.

Plain English

And when you hear of wars and rumours of wars, don't be troubled. Because these things have to happen. But the end won't be yet.

King James Version, 1611

And when ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars, be ye not troubled: for such things must needs be; but the end shall not be yet.

8

Because nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be earthquakes in various places, and famines and troubles. These are the beginning of the birth pains.

Plain English

Because nation will get up against nation and kingdom against kingdom. And there'll be earthquakes in different places, and there'll be famines and troubles. These are the start of sorrows.

King James Version, 1611

For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows.

9

But take care of yourselves. They will hand you over to councils, and you will be beaten in the synagogues. And you will be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, as a testimony to them.

Plain English

But watch yourselves. Because they'll hand you over to councils, and in the meeting houses you'll be beaten. And you'll be brought in front of rulers and kings for my sake, as a witness against them.

King James Version, 1611

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.

10

And the gospel must first be preached to all nations.

Plain English

And the good news has to be told out first among all nations.

King James Version, 1611

And the gospel must first be published among all nations.

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And when they take you and hand you over, don't worry beforehand about what you will say. Say whatever is given you in that hour. Because it isn't you speaking, but the Holy Spirit.

Plain English

But when they lead you and hand you over, don't worry ahead of time what you'll speak, and don't think about it. But whatever is given you in that hour, speak that. Because it isn't you who speak, but the Holy Spirit.

King James Version, 1611

But when they shall lead you, and deliver you up, take no thought beforehand what ye shall speak, neither do ye premeditate: but whatsoever shall be given you in that hour, that speak ye: for it is not ye that speak, but the Holy Ghost.

12

And brother will betray brother to death, and a father his child. And children will rise up against their parents and have them put to death.

Plain English

Now brother will hand over brother to death, and the father the son. And children will get up against their parents and will make them be put to death.

King James Version, 1611

Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.

13

And you will be hated by everyone because of my name. But the one who endures to the end will be saved.

Plain English

And you'll be hated by all men for my name's sake. But the one who stands to the end, that one will be saved.

King James Version, 1611

And ye shall be hated of all men for my name’s sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

14

But when you see the disgusting thing that brings desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not — let the reader understand — then let those in Judaea run to the mountains.

Plain English

But when you see the disgusting thing that lays waste, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not — let the one who reads understand — then let the ones in Judea run to the mountains.

King James Version, 1611

But when ye shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing where it ought not, (let him that readeth understand,) then let them that be in Judaea flee to the mountains:

15

And let the man on the roof not go down into the house, or go in to take anything out.

Plain English

And let the one on the housetop not go down into the house or go in to take anything out of his house.

King James Version, 1611

And let him that is on the housetop not go down into the house, neither enter therein, to take any thing out of his house:

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And let the man in the field not turn back to get his cloak.

Plain English

And let the one in the field not turn back again to pick up his coat.

King James Version, 1611

And let him that is in the field not turn back again for to take up his garment.

17

But how terrible for women who are pregnant, and for those nursing babies, in those days.

Plain English

But trouble is coming to the ones who are pregnant and to the ones who are nursing in those days.

King James Version, 1611

But woe to them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days!

18

And pray that it doesn't happen in winter.

Plain English

And pray that your flight isn't in the winter.

King James Version, 1611

And pray ye that your flight be not in the winter.

19

Because in those days there will be suffering such as there has never been from the beginning of the creation God created until now, and never will be again.

Plain English

Because in those days there'll be trouble like there hasn't been since the start of the creation that God created right to this time, and never will be.

King James Version, 1611

For in those days shall be affliction, such as was not from the beginning of the creation which God created unto this time, neither shall be.

20

And unless the Lord had cut those days short, nobody would be saved. But for the sake of the chosen, whom he chose, he has cut the days short.

Plain English

And unless the Lord had made those days short, no flesh would be saved. But for the chosen ones' sake, who he's chosen, he's made the days short.

King James Version, 1611

And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect’s sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days.

21

And then if anyone says to you, Look, here is the Christ, or, Look, there he is — don't believe him.

Plain English

And then if any man says to you: Look, here's Christ — or: Look, he's there — don't believe him.

King James Version, 1611

And then if any man shall say to you, Lo, here is Christ; or, lo, he is there; believe him not:

22

Because false Christs and false prophets will rise up and show signs and wonders, to lead astray, if it were possible, even the chosen.

Plain English

Because false Christs and false prophets will get up and will show signs and wonders, to take in, if it were possible, even the chosen ones.

King James Version, 1611

For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.

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But take care. I have told you everything beforehand.

Plain English

But watch yourselves. Look — I've told you everything ahead of time.

King James Version, 1611

But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.

The Son of Man comes

But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will go dark, and the moon won't give its light. And the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. And then they will see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then he will send out the angels and gather his chosen from the four winds, from the furthest part of the earth to the furthest part of heaven. Now learn this from the fig tree. When its branch is already tender and puts out leaves, you know that summer is close. In the same way, when you see these things happening, you know it is close, right at the doors. I tell you the truth, this generation won't pass away until all these things have happened. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away. But about that day and that hour nobody knows — not the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. Take care. Stay awake and pray, because you don't know when the time is. It is like a man going away on a journey, who left his house and gave his servants authority, and each man his work, and told the doorkeeper to keep watch. So keep watch. Because you don't know when the master of the house is coming — in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning. In case he comes suddenly and finds you asleep. And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch.

But in those days, after that trouble, the sun will go dark and the moon won't give her light. And the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in heaven will be shaken. And then they'll see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then he'll send his angels and will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds, from the edge of the earth to the edge of heaven. Now learn a story of the fig tree. When her branch is still tender and puts out leaves, you know summer is near. So you too, when you see these things happen, know that it's near, right at the doors. Truly I say to you, this generation won't pass till all these things are done. Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words won't pass away. But of that day and hour nobody knows — no, not the angels in heaven, or the Son, but the Father. Watch out, keep awake and pray. Because you don't know when the time is. It's like a man going into a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and ordered the doorkeeper to watch. So watch. Because you don't know when the master of the house comes — at evening or at midnight or at cockcrow or in the morning — in case, coming suddenly, he finds you asleep. And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.

But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven. Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near: So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors. Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done. Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away. But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father. Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is. For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch. Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning: Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping. And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.

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But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will go dark, and the moon won't give its light.

Plain English

But in those days, after that trouble, the sun will go dark and the moon won't give her light.

King James Version, 1611

But in those days, after that tribulation, the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,

25

And the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken.

Plain English

And the stars of heaven will fall, and the powers in heaven will be shaken.

King James Version, 1611

And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.

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And then they will see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

Plain English

And then they'll see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

King James Version, 1611

And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.

27

And then he will send out the angels and gather his chosen from the four winds, from the furthest part of the earth to the furthest part of heaven.

Plain English

And then he'll send his angels and will gather together his chosen ones from the four winds, from the edge of the earth to the edge of heaven.

King James Version, 1611

And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of the earth to the uttermost part of heaven.

28

Now learn this from the fig tree. When its branch is already tender and puts out leaves, you know that summer is close.

Plain English

Now learn a story of the fig tree. When her branch is still tender and puts out leaves, you know summer is near.

King James Version, 1611

Now learn a parable of the fig tree; When her branch is yet tender, and putteth forth leaves, ye know that summer is near:

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In the same way, when you see these things happening, you know it is close, right at the doors.

Plain English

So you too, when you see these things happen, know that it's near, right at the doors.

King James Version, 1611

So ye in like manner, when ye shall see these things come to pass, know that it is nigh, even at the doors.

30

I tell you the truth, this generation won't pass away until all these things have happened.

Plain English

Truly I say to you, this generation won't pass till all these things are done.

King James Version, 1611

Verily I say unto you, that this generation shall not pass, till all these things be done.

31

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.

Plain English

Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words won't pass away.

King James Version, 1611

Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.

32

But about that day and that hour nobody knows — not the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.

Plain English

But of that day and hour nobody knows — no, not the angels in heaven, or the Son, but the Father.

King James Version, 1611

But of that day and that hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels which are in heaven, neither the Son, but the Father.

33

Take care. Stay awake and pray, because you don't know when the time is.

Plain English

Watch out, keep awake and pray. Because you don't know when the time is.

King James Version, 1611

Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.

34

It is like a man going away on a journey, who left his house and gave his servants authority, and each man his work, and told the doorkeeper to keep watch.

Plain English

It's like a man going into a far country, who left his house and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and ordered the doorkeeper to watch.

King James Version, 1611

For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.

35

So keep watch. Because you don't know when the master of the house is coming — in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning.

Plain English

So watch. Because you don't know when the master of the house comes — at evening or at midnight or at cockcrow or in the morning —

King James Version, 1611

Watch ye therefore: for ye know not when the master of the house cometh, at even, or at midnight, or at the cockcrowing, or in the morning:

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In case he comes suddenly and finds you asleep.

Plain English

in case, coming suddenly, he finds you asleep.

King James Version, 1611

Lest coming suddenly he find you sleeping.

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And what I say to you, I say to everyone: Keep watch.

Plain English

And what I say to you, I say to all: Watch.

King James Version, 1611

And what I say unto you I say unto all, Watch.